Automobile Ac Units Service And Repair

Refrigeration And Air Conditioning · Level 5  ·  8 Chapters

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What Automobile Ac Units Service And Repair covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently service and repair automobile air conditioning units, using professional troubleshooting techniques and the correct tools for each task. You’ll master reading diagrams and manuals, safely recovering refrigerant, performing pressure tests, and even retrofitting systems according to industry standards. By the end, you’ll be ready to deliver high-quality, safe, and environmentally responsible A/C service in any automotive workshop.

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Careers after Automobile Ac Units Service And Repair

Imagine a hot afternoon in Nairobi, or a long drive from Kisumu to Mombasa—everyone wants a cool, comfortable ride. The skills you’re learning in Automobile AC Units Service and Repair are not just technical; they’re your ticket to a career that is always in demand across Kenya’s busy roads and growing transport industry. Here’s where you’ll use these skills:

  • Matatu and PSV Industry: Every day, thousands of matatus, buses, and taxis need reliable air conditioning to keep passengers comfortable. Fleet owners hire skilled AC technicians for regular servicing and emergency repairs.
  • Car Dealerships and Service Centres: Companies like Toyota Kenya, DT Dobie, and CMC Motors employ technicians who specialize in vehicle AC systems. You could work in their service bays, diagnosing and fixing cooling problems.
  • Jua Kali Garages: Many skilled AC repairers run their own workshops in industrial areas like Kariobangi, Gikomba, and Miritini, earning by servicing both private and commercial vehicles.
  • County Government Fleets: County works departments maintain ambulances, fire engines, and official vehicles—all requiring functional AC units, especially in hot regions like Turkana or Garissa.
  • Self-Employment: With your skills, you can start a mobile AC service, visiting clients at their homes or offices, or even offering roadside assistance for broken-down vehicles.
  • Tourism and Hospitality Transport: Tour companies, hotels, and lodges rely on well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles to transport guests, creating more opportunities for reliable AC technicians.

Mastering these skills means you’re not just fixing cars—you’re making journeys safer and more comfortable, opening doors to steady income, and building a future where your expertise is valued across Kenya. Keep going—the road ahead is full of opportunity!

Chapters

What Automobile Ac Units Service And Repair covers: 56 main topics in 8 chapters

1. Prepare for troubleshooting and repair

  1. 1.1 Types and purpose of PPE
  2. 1.2 Safe and correct handling, use, maintenance and storage of different types of PPE
  3. 1.3 Hazards associated with automobile air conditioning units
  4. 1.4 Classes of fires and fire extinguishers
  5. 1.5 Risk assessment
  6. 1.6 Investigation of accident/incident
  7. 1.7 Risk/accident/incident reporting process
  8. 1.8 First Aid
  9. 1.9 Identification of symbols
  10. 1.10 Interpretation of drawing
  11. 1.11 Automobile Air conditioning unit components and accessories
  12. 1.12 Operating parameters of Automobile air conditioning units
  13. 1.13 Diagnosing automobile air conditioning unit
  14. 1.14 Types of refrigerants
  15. 1.15 Types of lubricants
  16. 1.16 Relevant legislations

2. Perform refrigerant recovery

  1. 2.1 Types of refrigerant
  2. 2.2 Terms and concepts of refrigerant recovery
  3. 2.3 Identifying automobile A/C unit refrigerant for recovery
  4. 2.4 Tools, equipment and materials
  5. 2.5 Health, safety and environmental requirements
  6. 2.6 Preparation for recovery
  7. 2.7 Pressure testing of the cylinder
  8. 2.8 Connecting manifold gauge set
  9. 2.9 Performing refrigerant recovery
  10. 2.10 Housekeeping practices

3. Identify and repair faults in automobile air conditioning units

  1. 3.1 Selection of PPEs
  2. 3.2 Safe working practices
  3. 3.3 Tools, equipment and instruments
  4. 3.4 Testing Automobile A/C unit Components
  5. 3.5 Diagnosing Automobile A/C unit Components with faults
  6. 3.6 Identifying Automobile Air- conditioning Unit requiring recovery
  7. 3.7 Refrigerant recovery procedure
  8. 3.8 Retrofitting/conversion

4. Pressure testing Automobile Air Conditioning units

  1. 4.1 Pressure strength test
  2. 4.2 Pressure tightness test
  3. 4.3 Applicable ISO standards

5. Evacuation of Automobile Air Conditioning units

  1. 5.1 Identifying Automobile A/C unit for evacuation
  2. 5.2 Health, safety and environmental requirements
  3. 5.3 Tools, equipment and instruments
  4. 5.4 Evacuation Procedure
  5. 5.5 Housekeeping practices

6. Charge Automobile air conditioning units

  1. 6.1 Identifying Automobile Air Conditioning unit to be charged
  2. 6.2 Identifying relevant refrigerant
  3. 6.3 Health and safety requirements and standards
  4. 6.4 KS ISO 5149-4:2014
  5. 6.5 ISO 22712
  6. 6.7 Automobile Air Conditioning Charging Procedure
  7. 6.8 Housekeeping practices
  8. 6.9 Preparing Automobile A/C Unit charging report

7. Test-run maintained unit

  1. 7.1 Temperature testing
  2. 7.2 Sound and vibration checking
  3. 7.3 Operation of Automobile Air Conditioning unit within acceptable parameters
  4. 7.4 Training the user on use of the unit
  5. 7.5 Handing over procedures

8. Prepare service and maintenance reports

  1. 8.1 Automobile A/C Unit maintenance Report writing S/No. Quantity Recommended Ratio (Item: Trainee) A

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